Certified Sign Language Interpreter: IDEA Brownsville Academy (Immediate Opening)

Description

Certified Sign Language Interpreter

Mission

The Certified Educational Sign Language Interpreter role is to support students with auditory impairment through interpreter services in a K-12 educational setting. They will ensure students are serviced in an optimal educational environment conducive to academic excellence, which promotes post-secondary readiness.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

Location:

This is a full-time (on-site) position in Texas that requires candidates to live and work in (1) of the following assigned Regional Areas: Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth).

Travel Expectations

To and from assigned campus

Essential Duties

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, events, and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for the language and cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students and staff.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders for instructional services, may preview lessons as deemed appropriate
• Participates in ARD/IEP meetings, teacher/parent conferences, or other meetings as appropriate
• Maintains current and accurate data required for students’ files and IEP
• Provide communication support in mainstream classes and activities during the school day, transitions and non-academic activities.
• Works with teachers to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students, according to the student's IEP.
• Teaches students and staff how to appropriately utilize interpreting services
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

Not applicable

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions:
  
  

This team member makes informed decisions by gathering reliable information, asking clarifying questions, and evaluating multiple options. They thoughtfully align their choices with team objectives, current responsibilities, and the broader mission of the organization.

• Manage Work and Teams:
  
  

This team member sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. They prioritize work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.

• Grow Self and Others:
  
  

This team member demonstrates self-awareness by actively seeking and thoughtfully responding to feedback with curiosity and a growth mindset. They identify development areas, implement feedback when appropriate, and pursue opportunities to build their knowledge and skills.

• Build a Culture of Trust:
  
  

This team member consistently demonstrates self-awareness and emotional intelligence, fostering psychological safety and trust within the team. They build respectful, reliable relationships and engage in direct, compassionate feedback, supporting a culture of honesty and mutual respect.

• Communicate Deliberately:
  
  

This team member communicates clearly and professionally, delivering concise messages tailored to their audience. They actively listen, engage in dialogue by asking and clarifying questions, and follow up to ensure shared understanding in both individual and group settings.

Additional Skills

Required experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in sign language or interpreting functional area
  
  

in an educational setting.

• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• American Sign Language (ASL) certification, through State Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
  
  

(BEI) or National Registry Interpreter for the Deaf (RID).

• Bilingual in English-Spanish.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to navigate indoor and outdoor surfaces
• Lifting items weighing 15 lbs. or less.
  
  

What We Offer

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $21.29 for 0 years of experience and $26.62
• Hourly earnings are paid out over a 12-month period
  
  

Other Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
  
  

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.